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Interviewed has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Interviewed.
Interviewed was founded in 2015 by Chris Bakke (Founder) and Daniel O'Shea (Founder) and Darren Nix (Founder).
Interviewed has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Indeed, the world’s number one job site has acquired Interviewed - http://press.indeed.com/press/indeed-acquires-leading-hr-technology-company-interviewed/
Interviewed was founded in 2015 by Chris Bakke (Founder) and Daniel O'Shea (Founder) and Darren Nix (Founder).
Interviewed has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Interviewed's investors include Accel, Bam Ventures, F-Prime Capital Partners, Future Perfect Ventures, Geek Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Lazerow Ventures, Ulu Ventures, Ben Barokas, Rikard Steiber, Jason Calacanis, Red Swan Ventures.
Key people at Interviewed.
Interviewed provides a platform for job simulations and candidate assessments that allow employers to see candidates actively performing relevant tasks, rather than relying solely on resumes or interviews. This approach helps companies evaluate real-world skills and decision-making in action, improving hiring accuracy and reducing bias. For investment firms, such tools can streamline talent acquisition by identifying candidates who demonstrate practical capabilities aligned with firm needs. For portfolio companies, Interviewed’s solutions help build strong teams by ensuring hires can effectively solve the problems their roles demand, supporting growth momentum through better talent fit.
Interviewed was founded by professionals with backgrounds in HR technology and recruitment, motivated by the challenge of traditional hiring methods that often fail to predict job performance accurately. The idea emerged from the need to create a more objective, skills-based evaluation process that reflects actual job demands. Early traction came from partnerships with companies seeking to innovate their hiring processes, validating the effectiveness of simulations in predicting candidate success.
Interviewed rides the growing trend of skills-based hiring and digital transformation in recruitment. As companies increasingly prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, and seek to reduce unconscious bias, tools that objectively measure candidate capabilities gain importance. The timing aligns with a competitive labor market where hiring the right talent quickly is critical. Market forces such as remote work and digital-first HR practices further boost demand for virtual, scalable assessment solutions. Interviewed influences the ecosystem by setting new standards for candidate evaluation, encouraging more data-driven and fair hiring practices.
Looking ahead, Interviewed is poised to expand its impact by incorporating AI-driven insights and broadening its simulation library across more sectors. Trends like automation in HR, increased focus on soft skills, and continuous workforce upskilling will shape its evolution. Its influence may grow beyond hiring into ongoing employee development and performance management, reinforcing its role as a key enabler of talent optimization. For investment firms and portfolio companies alike, Interviewed offers a forward-looking solution to build stronger, more capable teams in a rapidly changing labor market.
Interviewed has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $2.0M Seed in September 2015.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2015 | $2.0M Seed | Accel, Bam Ventures, F-Prime Capital Partners, Future Perfect Ventures, Geek Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Lazerow Ventures, Ulu Ventures, Ben Barokas, Rikard Steiber, Jason Calacanis, Red Swan Ventures, SV Angel, YC |